Boophone disticha Verbena This Mike Dirr introduction popped

This Mike Dirr introduction popped up as a spontaneous seedling in the Dirr's temporary residence in Chapel Hill

neomexicana in colder climates

As temperatures rise

organic soils

so are quite touchable

Boophone disticha Verbena This Mike Dirr introduction poppedBoophone disticha is a fascinating member of the Amaryllis family, found in sunny grasslands throughout Africa. We were fortunate to see these in person atop rocky cliffs during our 2005 expedition to South Africa, and are finally able to have a few to share that we grew from seed. The unusual Latin genus name, Boophone means ox killer, alluding to it's use as a livestock toxin. Boophone disticha forms a thick woody subterranean caudex, from which